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Ask a Bookseller: 'Here Goes Nothing'

Ask a Bookseller: 'Here Goes Nothing'

"Here Goes Nothing" by Steve Toltz has whispers of the 1990 film "Ghost" and the NBC comedy "The Good Place," rolled up in an original and humorous tale.
by Emily Bright

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Vintage motel signs in south Minneapolis go up for auction

Vintage motel signs in south Minneapolis go up for auction

If you’re a fan of mid-century modern décor, you’ve got a chance to super-size your taste for nostalgia with two vintage Minneapolis motel signs up for auction.
by Tim Nelson

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Park Square Theatre cancels remaining season

Park Square Theatre cancels remaining season

Citing fiscal problems and the pandemic, St. Paul’s Park Square Theatre has suspended the remaining season following their current production, “The Revolutionists.”
by Max Sparber and Alex V. Cipolle

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How to celebrate St. Patrick's Day (deliciously) in the kitchen

How to celebrate St. Patrick's Day (deliciously) in the kitchen

With rain and snow in the forecast, maybe you're looking for a quieter way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this year. James Beard Award-winner and cookbook author Beth Dooley is here with some ideas.
by Catharine Richert, Amy Felegy and Megan Burks

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The artist’s guide to the galaxy: Michael Engebretson explores space and autism 

The artist’s guide to the galaxy: Michael Engebretson explores space and autism 

Michael Engebretson creates fantastical paintings of transdimensional spaceships and other science fiction themes. He says these are informed by his experiences with autism, which allow him to experience the world — and solutions for the world’s problems — in ways others may not.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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From the archives: Ross Gay on 'Inciting Joy'

From the archives: Ross Gay on 'Inciting Joy'

This Friday, on Big Books and Bold Idea, host Kerri Miller talks with psychologist and researcher Dacher Keltner about the science of awe, and how this universal emotion can transform our brains and bodies. So we felt it fitting to bring you a discussion of joy for this week’s archive. Enjoy poet Ross Gay at Talking Volumes last fall discussing his book, “Inciting Joy.”
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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